Fight to Oust Hoover Threatens Food Control Bill
Washington July 17 A push to replace Herbert Hoover as food controller with a three member Board of Food Administration stalls passage of the food control bill. The amendments aim to curb Hoover and the Defence Council delaying final action on wartime controls.
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Board of Food Administration
Washington
Herbert C. Hoover
United States
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Defence Council
Belgium
Board of Food Ministration
Amendment Passage Upsets President's Food Dictator Plan
The adoption and passage of this amendment would disrupt the President's scheme for a single food controller and likely trigger Mr. Hoover's withdrawal, a figure noted in the discussion.
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Differences over Goethals halt government ship program
Washington dispatch reports renewed friction between Denman of the shipping board and General Goethals, head of the board's fleet corporation. Goethals postponed plant construction and ship requisitioning, and Denman blamed Goethals for delays while offering no settlement.
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Stranger Slashes Man With Razor Near Home
A stranger attacked Eric Waullman of 50 Falmouth Street Back Bay as he approached his home last night slashing his right cheek and left forearm with a razor. He was taken to City Hospital for treatment of serious injuries.
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Back Bay
Sixteen suffragists sent to workhouse in Washington protest
Louise Parker Mayo of Framingham led 16 women arrested for blocking traffic at the White House on Bastille Day. They refused $25 fines and chose 60 days in Cocoquan workhouse, signaling a stern stance by national suffrage leaders.
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Framingham
White House
National Woman’s Party
Washington
Cocoquan
United States
Prisoners of War and Kin Amid Potomac Workhouse Cast
Included among the women sleeping tonight in the workhouse twenty miles down the Potomac is Mrs J A H Hopkins wife of New Jersey Progressive leader who supported the President last fall. The Hopkinses were guests of the President and Mrs Wilson last winter at a dinner for campaign workers. Also imprisoned with Mrs Hopkins is Mrs John Winters Brannan of New York whose husband headed the Hospital Board in New York and who is a daughter of the late Charles A Dana. Locked up with them are Miss Anne Martin of Nevada.
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J. A. H. Hopkins
New Jersey
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Wilson
John Winters Brannan
New York
Coal men pledge to meet U S coal needs for next year
Four Eastern State coal operators, in Washington for a conference, promise to supply all government coal needs and any amounts assigned by a government agency. Prices will be set after FTC completes its review of production costs. Government demand for the next year tops five million tons, much of it smokeless for warships and transports.
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Federal Trade Commission
Hearing for Murphy Today at Revere City Hall
Captain Philip Murphy of the Revere Fire Department, suspended by Mayor Alfred S. Hall after charges were brought by 17 year old Beatrice Griffin, will face a morning hearing at Revere City Hall. Murphy and his counsel James J. Gaffney of Danvers announced the plan after a lengthy conference, clarifying that no resignation had been sent to avoid the hearing.
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Revere
Senators to Block Aviation Bill Home From War
Congressional leaders aim for quick action on the administration aviation bill to strike at Germany by air. A small group led by LaFollette and Gronna plans to block the move by reopening the conscription question in Washington on July 17.
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Senate Moves Toward Final Action on Aviation Draft Bill
The Senate debated a plan to expedite passage of the aviation service draft bill with support from Democratic and Republican leaders. Senator Chamberlain warned passage tomorrow was unlikely without lengthy discussion, as opponents target the President's power to draft for aviation. If delayed, conscription could be reopened, delaying the bill.
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Filene Heads U S Chamber Daylight Saving Committee
Lincoln Filene named chairman of the special daylight saving committee of the United States Chamber of Commerce. He leads the Boston Chamber daylight saving panel alongside Eugene A. Kimbark of Chicago Association of Commerce and Harper E. Sibley of Rochester Chamber of Commerce. The group will convene in Washington to back the daylight saving bill.
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United States Chamber of Commerce
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Boston Chamber of Commerce
Draft Draw Held Up a Week
Washington July 17 The draft drawing to determine the order of liability under the selective service law is delayed as several states including Massachusetts Illinois Kentucky Michigan Mississippi Missouri New York and Pennsylvania cannot complete local exemption machinery before Saturday night The result is that the draft cannot occur this week and now likely will be postponed to late next week.
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Draft Lottery Plans at War Dept Move Forward
The plan for the draft draw in Secretary Baker’s office nears completion with a possible announcement by Provost Marshal General Crowder tomorrow. Congress debates making aliens liable for service, while officials warn it could violate international law. Details await Baker’s final approval and a rehearsal of the process is planned.
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Three Fall From Heat Record Bostons Quiet Heat Snaps
Three heat prostrations were reported in Greater Boston yesterday despite the 83 degree reading on the Federal building thermometer. Eva Sackel 18 from Revere fainted exiting a train at Marginal street East Boston hospital returned home. Carl Lehan 65 of South Boston suffered contusions after a ten foot fall from a work staging at Zeigler street. Angelo Vecchio 42 from Battery street fainted digging in a gas trench at Centre and Lagrange streets West Roxbury and was taken to City Hospital where his condition was not serious.
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Pratt resigns as chief of Commerce Bureau
Dr. Edward E. Pratt, head of the Commerce Department Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce, resigns at Secretary Redfield’s request. No reason given but known differences over the administration of the export control clause of the espionage act.
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Washington
Edward E. Pratt
Commerce Department
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Redfield
Corrects Excessive Thirst With Horsford’s Acid Phosphate
An advertisement claims Horsford's Acid Phosphate relieves parched throat and mouth and prevents thirst. The copy emphasizes quick relief and renewed moisture for the user.
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Horsford
Reverend Near Death At City Hospital
The Rev. Garrett J. Barry, pastor of St. Philip's Church on Harrison Avenue in the South End, is in critical condition at City Hospital after being taken there yesterday afternoon. Authorities expect he will die within a few hours.
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Prominent Boston Priest Survives Tumor Operation
Father Barry’s curates Rev Benjamin F Teeling and Rev Richard Powers, his brother Patrick Barry of West Roxbury, and Dr Michael W White of Somerville were at his bedside. An operation to remove a tumor from his left kidney was performed last night, but the shock was feared severe. His name was placed on the dangerous list. Father Barry is a widely known Catholic clergyman and regarded as a brilliant pulpit orator in Greater Boston.
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Richard ¥. Powers
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Michael W. White
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Boston
Hinsch Fled to Germany
Captain Frederick Hinsch who managed the marine end for the merchant submarine Deutschland on its voyages escaped American soil and is reported to have reached Germany. He left South Amboy New Jersey after the war declaration aboard a 200 ton sailing vessel with three crew members.
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Germany
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Horse Kills Boy by Kick in Cambridge Yard
An 8 year old boy, William J Kennedy, son of Mr and Mrs Patrick J Kennedy of 54 Foster street Cambridge, was killed yesterday afternoon after being kicked in the head by a horse while playing in the yard. The horse was owned by Jeremiah Sullivan, a contractor, of 25 Willard street Cambridge.
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Willard Street
Cambridge
William J. Kennedy
Patrick J. Kennedy
Foster Street
Carson Out as Lord of the Admiralty in War Cabinet Shuffle
London July 17 Sir Edward Carson relinquishes his post as first lord of the admiralty and joins the war cabinet without portfolio. Sir Eric Campbell Geddes to succeed him as first lord of the admiralty. Churchill becomes minister of munitions succeeding Dr Addison who moves to reconstruction duties. Edwin Montague named secretary for India.
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War Cabinet
Montague to Join Lloyd George Ministry and Indian Posts
The public deems Montague a strong pick in the new Lloyd George cabinet. He served as minister of munitions under Asquith and has Indian affairs experience as former under secretary. His role shifts amid Chamberlain's India resignation and Addison’s move to health, with Geddes named head of the admiralty and Churchill made minister of munitions.
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Asquith
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India
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Ministry of Health
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Andrew Bonar Law
General Edwards Inspects Ayer Camp for Cavalry Horses
General Edwards toured the Ayer camp yesterday inspecting the quarters planned for cavalry stallions and praising the stabling. He will file a report on the horses' quarters and orders issued from his headquarters sent regular army officers to Fort Sill Oklahoma for field artillery instruction.
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Reichstag Still Firm in Demands
Amsterdam July 17 Reichstag leaders press for a pledge of no annexations in Germanys war aims. Chancellor Michaelis delays forming a new government after talks with Hindenburg Ludendorff and military chiefs. Reichstag majority will keep strike until demand is granted.
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Chancellor to address Reichstag amid cabinet shifts
The Berlin government announces the chancellor will speak to the Reichstag at 3 p m on Thursday amid rumors of cabinet changes. Count von Roerden may replace Karl Helfferich as interior secretary, while Pan German propaganda targets soldiers with a future peace pamphlet. The Centre party defends submarine policy and U boat efforts as essential, despite hopes for an end by midsummer.
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Berliner Tageblatt
Count von Roerden
German Finance Committee
Karl Helfferich
Germany
Tageblatt
Catholic Centre Party of Germany
England
German steamers bound for Rotterdam blocked by British destroyers
In the North Sea British destroyers halted a German dash from Rotterdam aiming to resupply Germany. Since Saturday, one steamer wrecked eight wrecked or captured, three stranded with two on fire, and three forced to return. the last four craft were captured as announced by the admiralty.
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Rotterdam
Germany
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Admiralty
German Steamers Dash From Dutch Cordon in Nordic Route
Semi official Dutch review notes a bold blockade break by German steamers near the Netherlands. Observers trace aims toward Norway or Sweden with potential longer voyages to Argentina, while two ships completed the dash safely and a third was wrecked off Zandvoort. A second wave of 14 steamers sought to pass Holland’s three mile limit and reach Norwegian or Swedish ports for supplies.
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Norway
Sweden
Magdalena Blumenthal
Tor Gross
Zandvoort
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Denmark
Boston Area Weather Outlook From Midweek Forecast
Fair Wednesday with a chance of light showers at night or Thursday. Temperatures steady. Winds moderate and variable. Washington report adds New England forecast calling for local showers Wednesday and likely Thursday.
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Vicinity
Washington
New England
Temperature Recap From Thompson's Spa
Yesterday's temperatures were recorded at Thompson's Spa with a high around 80 and a low near 73 degrees. The document lists hourly readings and notes average temperatures for yesterday at 75.19 to 24 and the previous year’s yesterday at 75.21 to 24.
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Thompson's Spa
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